newlywed

noun

new·​ly·​wed ˈnü-lē-ˌwed How to pronounce newlywed (audio)
ˈnyü-
: a person recently married

Examples of newlywed in a Sentence

They took pictures of the happy newlyweds.
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The newlywed’s wedding day has been making headlines for days. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 Active families, newlyweds, solo travelers, fit friends, long-together couples, locals meeting for drinks—there’s a lovely mix of guests staying at (and just visiting) the property. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 Nine months after they were forced to flee their dream home, the family of five is crammed into a 900-square-foot, two-bedroom bungalow on Mitch’s parents’ farm where the couple had lived as newlyweds. Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026 On May 17, the newlyweds shared a photo of themselves walking down a blue aisle outside the chapel, surrounded by their wedding guests. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for newlywed

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of newlywed was in 1593

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“Newlywed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newlywed. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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newlywed

noun
new·​ly·​wed ˈn(y)ü-lē-ˌwed How to pronounce newlywed (audio)
: a person recently married

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